Union Budget: Law Ministry's e-Courts project gets ₹1,200 crore
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Why in news
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹1,200 crore for the third phase of the e-Courts project to digitize subordinate courts.
Background
The Law Ministry received ₹1,200 crore for the third phase of the e-Courts project, a reduction from the initial ₹1,500 crore estimate. The project aims to digitize all subordinate courts over a four-year period.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹1,200 crore allocated for the third phase of the e-Courts project in the 2026-27 Union Budget
- FactInitial budget estimate for the third phase was ₹1,500 crore
- SchemeNational e-Governance Plan: Launched in 2007 to enhance ICT capabilities in the Indian Judiciary
- FactThe digitization of all subordinate courts is planned over a four-year period
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the digitization of subordinate courts under the e-Courts project can enhance judicial transparency and reduce pendency in the Indian legal system.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Requirement for high-speed internet and hardware in rural subordinate court jurisdictions
- Data security: Risks associated with maintaining the integrity of digitized judicial records and personal data
- Digital divide: Potential exclusion of litigants with limited technological literacy from accessing online judicial services
Keywords: Judicial reforms · Digital India · e-Governance · Access to Justice · Legal Infrastructure
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